Summer's over and you haven't even started on your projects, right?! Maybe it's fortunate that you procrastinate like you're going to live forever. We got some new gear for you that might inspire you to get back into that oven of a garage. So if you need navigation, some new speakers, a woofer or some wiring for the DIY projects you promised yourself you were going to finish before the end of summer, then lookie here. These products are just as good at twice the price but available for half that.

Who: Function7
What: Rear Subframe Brace
Rides: '96-00 Honda Civic
Source: www.function-7.com
Well it seems like the people at Function7 were paying attention when we mentioned the need for an EK subframe brace for Sean's hatch. They are proud to announce the release of the EK subframe brace in all it's machined awesomeness!inline_mediumwraptextright26554117/plugged/parts/sstp_0911_hot_new_products_november_2009sstp_0911_01+hot_new_products_november_2009+function7_rear_subframe_brace.jpgTrue

Who: Darton
What: M.I.D. sleeve kit
Rides: Evo x/4b11
Source: www.dartonsleeves.com
The sleeve masters at Darton have a new trick up their sleeves (pun definitely intended). The new M.I.D. kit for the 4B11 engine now allows for boring anywhere from 86mm-90mm while still handling 50+ pounds of boost. For those of you not already familiar with Darton's modular sleeve designs, this kit will allow replacement of single sleeves in the rare case of damage. I.E. if you crack one sleeve you simply replace it, instead of having to re-machine the whole block. And if that's not enough to convince you, Darton is offering an installation of the kit with a rapid 15-day turnaround!

Brakes are one of the most overlooked upgrades on a car. There's no point in building an engine and car if you can't brake in time for a turn. Good brakes will keep you from slamming into a wall. Brakes can also lower your lap times by allowing for a later braking point. Not just for the big bling factor, but there's several good advantages for upgrading your brakes. From upgrading pads and rotors, to full-blown kits, we're going to show you what's available and explain to you why you need it.

Let's face it; we love to mimic the Japanese when it comes to tuning their cars. It's no surprise or news to anyone. Some of these trends are functional and some can be just plain idiotic. We love being JDM as much as the next guy, but sometimes it's just too much. We'll let you decide which ones you want to portray.

The car audio market continues to face a challenge from the OEs, but judging from the latest crop of new products showcased at CES, it's clear the industry is still full of innovations. In the past it was the aftermarket that led carmakers to incorporate the technologies developed by the former and we enjoy various new car technologies today in large part due to aftermarket companies. Given what's happening in the car market and the general economy, it makes a lot of sense to keep your current vehicle or buy a used one and customize it with the latest gear.

Who: Titek Innovations
What: Stainless Steel Manifolds
Rides: Nissan SR20DET, Mazda RX-8, Mitsubishi Evo 8/9
Where: www.titekusa.com, 877.333.8613
TiTek Innovations exhaust manifolds are now available for the RX-8, Evo 8/9,and the SR20DET. These are made of SUS304 stainless steel and mandrel-bent tubing to enhance exhaust gas flow. The manifolds directly bolt onto stock engines (and turbos).

Who: Afe
What: Air Intake System
Rides: '06-08 Honda Civic
Source: www.afepower.com
The new aFe Stage 2 air intake system features a one-piece heat shield for maximum air control. This system also includes a performance engineered rotomolded plastic housing for maximum air control and performance. The Stage 2 system comes with an option of two different air filters, the Pro 5R or the Pro Dry S. The Pro 5R performance air filter utilizes 5-layers of progressive cotton media for maximum flow and performance, while the Pro Dry S filter uses 2-layers of progressive synthetic media that requires no recharging oils for maximum convenience. In recent testing, the system produced 4hp and 5ft. lbs. of torque and 89% more airflow than the factory intake as well as improved MPG.

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Who: Brand Endless Int'l
What: Zeal Function Function-A coilovers
Rides: GRB Impreza
Source: www.brand-endless.com, 714.847.0694
Brand Endless' Zeal Function Function-A coilovers for the GRB Impreza use an inverted monotube design on the front shocks with adjustable pillow ball upper mounts to adjust camber and non-inverted rears featuring aluminum rigid upper mounts. They're completely customizable with damping adjustability with a variety of upper mounts and springs to choose from.

Product Of The Month
Who: Tenzo Racing Sports
What: Type-M Wheels
Rides: Various Applications
source: www.tenzoracingsports.com
Wheels are the easiest improvement to a car's looks and these Tenzo Type-M wheels will definitely get heads turning. These one-piece, cast aluminum alloy wheels come in sizes 17 through 19 inches and in black, machined, bronze, charcoal, and white finishes.

Who: Chaser Aerodynamics
What: Carbon-Fiber Dashboard and gauge Cluster Cover
Rides: '00-present Honda S2000
Source: www.aerokits.net, 866.360.Kits

So you've been thinking about throwin' some new thangs on your ride for a while now, but you're not sure what to get. The only thing you are sure about is that your current rolling stock is wiggity-wiggity-wack. There are so many choices out there that it can be hard to choose just one set of wheels. That's where we come in, a JDM-inspired mini wheel buyer's guide to make life a little easier. Whether you call them wheels, rims, skates, shoes, rollers, kicks, thangs or whatever else, we're going to introduce you to what's hot so you can stop frontin' ya jive turkeys.

Who: Racing Beat
What: Header
Rides: '04-'08 Mazda RX-8
Source: www.racingbeat.com, 714.779.8677
Racing Beat has just released its fully stainless steel header for the '04-'08 Mazda RX-8. The cast-stainless steel flange is precisely cut to improve the flow of gases thru the hand-assembled and hand-polished stainless tubing. A brilliant finish makes this look as good as it performs. Using the actual OEM outlet flange, the header perfect fits with the stock exhaust.

Looks are everything when it comes to your ride. Since the prospects of taking your daily commuter or even show car out to a track are slim, you should always select the best looking body kit or accessories your credit card can afford. Have a gander at our picks of the freshest kits available for your car, new or old, and let the makeover begin. To add a little excitement to our guide, we photographed the tightest body we knew of: Kylah's. A word of advice: Be sure to save some money for the paint job (you know who you are).

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When we pop the hoods of our cars, we only have one thing in mind-more power. No matter how slow you might think your engine is, it's always capable of pumping out some serious ponies. For us enthusiasts, horsepower is an addiction more powerful than crack. One upgrade will keep you good for a little while, but at some point you're going to need more (and more). Intakes and exhaust only feel fast for so long. You'll need to dip into the top end and get some cams, maybe slap on a big turbo and port and polish your head. But you gotta do it the right way or you might end up wasting your hard-earned money-like buying bunk crack-and we don't want that. We hit up some of the top manufacturers and tuners to see what recipes they'd put together to make gains of 25, 50, 75 and 100 percent over your stock motor. If that's not enough, there are dudes like the Turbo Twins who tend to go a bit overboard. Still not fast enough for you? Then go buy a jet, homie.

Product of the Month
Who: Twins Turbo
What: Thermostat rotator
Rides: 2JZ-GTE Supra

Free up room for your Supra's intercooler setup by rotating the factory thermostat housing with the Twins Turbo thermostat rotator. This piece allows for your lower radiator hose to be moved down behind the alternator and your IC piping to run under the frame rail as opposed to through the fender. Best of all, it keeps the radiator hose away from the header's heat without custom fabricating anything. You can retain the stock lower radiator hose and all necessary hardware that comes with the rotator.

Having a tuned motor under the hood is cool. Having a server rack full of electrical gizmos in the cabin to control the tuned motor is cooler than Fonzie on ice. Gadgets are a way to purposefully floss what you got. It's the difference between James Bond using a cellie to control his 7-Series or a plastic-framed Etch-A-Sketch. Both work, but only one can pull the firme heinas quicker than Speedy Gonzales on an iPod loaded with Rock en Espaol. Arriba, arriba! Andale, andale!

Product of the Month
Who: Pioneer Electronics
What: DEH-9800BT in-dash CD/MP3/WMA/WAV/iTunes AAC receiverwith Bluetooth wireless technology
Rides: Yours
Where: www.pioneerelectronics.com

Pioneer delivers the ultimate control unit for your car audio needs with the DEH-9800BT, featuring a full-color OEL (Organic Electro Luminescent) display that plays animated 3D graphics, MP3 and WMA playback and includes built-in auxiliary inputs. It's also Pioneer's first head unit that can play iTunes' AAC files and can also work with an iPod through a separate adapter. Not feelin' standard radio? You can subscribe to XM or Sirius as it's also ready to take on satellite feeds.

WHO: HKS

Moroso Oil Pan
When it came time to choose an oil pan for the 2000cc LS, we had more than a few options. Since the engine will be turbocharged courtesy of Full-Race, we wanted to increase oil capacity to help aid in pulling heat away from the reciprocating assembly. We also wanted to use a steel pan to help establish a perfect Tupperware seal. Lastly, and of paramount importance, the pan had to be baffled to keep the oil at the pickup, and not sloshing all over the place.

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WHO: Koya
WHAT: Nova wheel
RIDES: Various applications
WHERE: www.koyaracing.com / 562.663.9188

"Wheeling" to try out a new wheel? If so, peep the new Nova wheel from Koya Racing. It features a slickity-split five-star face and comes available in 17- to 19-inch sizes with your choice of silver or black finishes.